Lasers are gaining increasing acceptance as production tools in modern manufacturing environment. This article describes how CO2 lasers are being used in cutting and drilling of sheet metal and nonmetal fabrications for aerospace applications. The process parameters and the industry requirements for process acceptance are illustrated with specific examples. The benefit of laser machining are briefly outlined.


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    Title :

    CO2 laser cutting and drilling applications in aerospace fabricating


    Additional title:

    CO2-Laserschneid- und Bohr-Anwendungen in der Raumfahrtfertigung


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1991


    Size :

    11 Seiten, 7 Bilder


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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